Outdoor Recreation Leadership (AAS)
Associate of Applied Science
Career-Technical Program
Interest Areas:
- Business Admin. and Management
- Healthcare
- Soc. Sciences and Human Srvs.
This program gives students the necessary skills and certificates needed to obtain employment in the outdoor recreation field. The coursework in this curriculum is primarily field based and leadership development centered. Graduates will have confidence to excel in this growing industry.
This is a limited-enrollment program. See the catalog for special admission procedures or contact a Career and Technical Education advisor for more information.
Contact Information:
Physical Education, Dance, and Resort/Recreation Management Division
Winton Hall, Room 132
Phone: (208) 769-3409
Program Requirements
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| RRM-110 | Wilderness First Responder | 3 |
| RRM-234 | Team Dynamics | 3 |
| RRM-237E | Outdoor Programming and Leadership | 3 |
| RRM-237F | Outdoor Navigation | 3 |
| GEM 3 - A.A.S. Mathematical Ways of Knowing | 3-5 | |
| Credits | 15-17 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| RRM-125 | Wilderness Ethics and Interpretation | 3 |
| RRM-195 | Backcountry Winter Skills | 3 |
| RRM-237C | Whitewater Guiding | 3 |
| RRM-237H | Introduction to Outdoor Cooking | 3 |
| ENGL-101 or ENGL-101P |
Writing and Rhetoric I or Writing and Rhetoric I |
3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| RRM-225 | Event Planning and Management | 3 |
| RRM-237J | Swift Water Rescue | 3 |
| RRM-250 | Risk Management in the Resort Industry | 3 |
| COMM-101 | Fundamentals of Oral Communication | 3 |
| GEM 6 - A.A.S. Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| CAOT-130 | Spreadsheets/Excel I | 1 |
| PE-110W | Mountain Biking | 1 |
| RRM-235 | Outdoor Gear Maintenance | 3 |
| RRM-237D | Mountaineering | 3 |
| RRM-237G | Avalanche Level I | 1 |
| RRM-290 | Resort Recreation Management Internship | 3 |
| A.A.S. Institutionally Designated | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 60-62 | |
Course Key
- GEM
- AAS Institutionally Designated
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- Gateway
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- Milestone
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:
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Apply the skills and knowledge necessary to work in various entry-level positions in the Outdoor Recreation industry.
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Earn industry certifications in the following : Wilderness First Responder, Leave No Trace Trainer, Swift Water Rescue, and Avalanche Level 1
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Demonstrate proficiency in the following: Outdoor Navigation, Team Building, Challenge Course Facilitation, Wilderness Interpretation, and Outdoor Food Safely.
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Function effectively individually and within team structures on various projects and assignments.
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Utilize and prepare risk management plans.
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Plan and organize outdoor programs, trips and events.
In addition to the program outcomes, students will meet the following North Idaho College General Education (GEM) Requirements: Written and Oral Communication; Mathematical Ways of Knowing; Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing; and an additional program-designated or selected course from any of the GEM requirements.